as in letters
an official writing from the Pope to the Roman Catholic bishops
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Recent Examples of encyclicals
This reframing is not at odds with traditional Catholic theological affirmations, as anyone who reads John Paul II’s encyclicals can see.
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R. R. Reno, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2018
R. R. Reno, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclicals
Noun
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Hotel Chelsea, which looms large on West 23rd Street in Manhattan and in the history of American arts and letters as its greatest unofficial artists’ colony.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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After playing the game, students participate in creative writing exercises, including letters, journal entries or even original songs, that speak to their experience.—
Jane Charlton,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The universe sends you messages as the moon and Jupiter harmonize – pay attention!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite the president’s pronouncements, tariff earnings have barely made a dent in the federal debt.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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First issue mails within 8 - 10 weeks.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The men share their responses with one another, and with King, through voice memos.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As always, do keep in touch and do feel free to send along secret dossiers and internal memos.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Regarding the Keller school district split, Sutton said those who voted against Wilcox, Barbara Brewer, James Trimm and Jennifer and Bernard Guerrero as delegates mentioned social media posts in support of Democrats.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some posts went a step further, claiming Hitler was actually a member of the Rothschild family.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It was built not on lofty declarations, but on monitoring, transparency, and painstaking diplomacy.—
Comfort Ero,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jericho didn’t make any other declarations or call out anyone on the AEW roster.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump issued presidential proclamations in June and December banning people from 40 countries from entering the United States or receiving most visas, with extremely narrow exceptions.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Green issued several emergency proclamations due to the storm and a disaster relief period is in effect through April 13.—
Ritu Prasad,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Encyclicals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclicals. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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